SOLUTION: Can someone help me with this problem? Subtract: 6 4/5 - 2 1/5 Thanks, Sher

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Question 40025: Can someone help me with this problem?
Subtract:
6 4/5 - 2 1/5
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by longjonsilver(2297)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
just like the addition one:

6 4/5 is 30/5 and 4/5 --> 34/5

and 2 1/5 is 10/5 and 1/5 --> 11/5

So, 34/5 - 11/5 is 23/5

and this is equivalent to 4 and 3/5

jon.
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